Colombian Conflict Survivor Seeks Healing

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Colombian conflict survivors turn forest heroes in search of climate change solutions

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Mapiripán has long been trapped in a cycle of conflict and environmental degradation exacerbated by climate change.

Colombia has made significant progress in curbing deforestation in its Amazon Biome , preventing almost seven million tons of CO2 emissions.

The Colombia REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation ) project, known in the country as Vision Amazonia , promotes conservation and sustainable land management in rapid deforestation areas.

FAO 's SCALA programme is supporting climate resilience and food security in Colombia .

By working with rural communities, the programme is finding climate solutions that are effective, equitable and offer a different future for the Amazon .

With training in legal and organizational skills, they've strengthened their association's capacity to advocate for environmental protection.

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